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Zimbabwe's capital Harare among bottom 10 worst liveable cities
A leading research firm has ranked Harare among the bottom 10 worst liveable cities based on the Global Liveability Index, reflecting the country's socio-economic crisis which has caused dilapidation ...Published: 20 Apr 2023 at 07:44hrs | 152 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga flies to Togo on luxury jet linked to Libyan strongman
Zimbabwe's vice president Constantino Chiwenga on Tuesday flew to Togo on a private jet linked to Libyan strongman Khalifa Haftar, a renegade military commander who now controls the eastern and some s...Published: 24 Aug 2022 at 21:22hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Britain and the USA gave Putin the idea of invasion, by doing this in Iraq, Libya, Serbia etc
In the long-ago summer of 2010, I found myself in the beautiful harbour of Sevastopol, surveying the rival fleets of Russia and Ukraine as they rode at anchor in the lovely Crimean sunshine. O...Published: 08 Mar 2022 at 08:45hrs | 12 | by Peter Hitchens
MDC factions have bungled in running Harare
The MDC Alliance (MDC-A) faction leader, Nelson Chamisa, uses every opportunity he gets to pontificate about smart cities each time he has to talk of Zimbabwe's urban areas.Given the fact that...Published: 14 Jun 2021 at 06:17hrs | | by Nobleman Runyanga
'Harare one of the worst cities to live in'
THE latest Economist Global Liveability Index has adjudged Harare among the worst cities in the world.Zimbabwe's capital was ranked at number 133 out of 140 cities in the survey that considere...Published: 10 Jun 2021 at 06:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
The US has no free gifts
As a proud pan-African, on hearing that Mozambique invited the US Marines to train its military on how to fight against the Ansar Al-Sunnar terrorists who have invaded, terrorised, and displaced the p...Published: 29 Mar 2021 at 22:34hrs | | by Prosperity Mzila
Zimbabwe under siege once again
IT'S like deja vu - we have been here before! Zimbabwe is once again in the spotlight with the West, its local quislings in the opposition Movement for Democratic Change fronted by Mr Nelson Cha...Published: 24 Aug 2019 at 09:08hrs | | by Editorial - chronicle
We are here waiting for the signal
As Bishop Lazi writes this, somewhere in Tripoli, Libya, a family is hunkered down or huddled in an apartment, fearing that if they venture out onto the streets, the likelihood of parting with their l...Published: 04 Aug 2019 at 10:08hrs | 1 | by Bisho Lazi
MDC secretary-general hopefuls speak out
The MDC today enters into a crucial week in which it holds its elective congress. Several positions are up for grabs and many officials are jostling - fair and foul - to fill them up. One of t...Published: 19 May 2019 at 09:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
World now comprised of weak leaders who have caused more harm than good
As Rwanda commemorates the 25th anniversary of the 1994 genocide by Hutu extremists against largely the majority Tutsi and Hutu moderates, one can not help but wonder whatever happened to the World Wa...Published: 08 Apr 2019 at 09:10hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Dembare seal Sadomba deal
HARARE giants Dynamos completed the signing of veteran forward Edward Sadomba on Wednesday as they seek to bolster their squad ahead of the start of the new campaign.Sadomba, who has played in...Published: 11 Jan 2019 at 09:35hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
The Dembare circus returns
When other Premier Soccer League teams are busy on the transfer market, Dynamos are busy in the boxing ring, this time, the contestants being board chairman Bernard Marriot and club president Solomon ...Published: 06 Jan 2019 at 17:51hrs | 9 | by MICHAEL KARIATI
Edward Sadomba rejoins Dembare
EDWARD Sadomba is set for a sensational return to Dynamos, a decade after leaving the Harare giants and is part of a list of players that the club has identified to play a part in the rebuilding proce...Published: 05 Jan 2019 at 11:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Harare ranked world's 6th least liveable city
HARARE has been ranked the sixth least liveable city in the world out of 140 nation cities due to instability, inadequate infrastructure and a poor healthcare system, faring better only against cities...Published: 16 Aug 2018 at 06:21hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Nigerian slavery victim interviewed by CNN in Libya spotted in TB Joshua's church
Victory Imasuen, the slavery victim whose story on CNN sparked a global outcry about human trafficking in Libya, has finally returned to Nigeria.The Edo State indigene, whose emotion-laden int...Published: 03 Dec 2017 at 17:33hrs | | by Ihechukwu Njoku
What it is like to be Hakim Bello, A refugee in the Mediterranean
As Hakim Bello left Nigeria, the hope of a first-class life abroad, drowned out the cacophony of doubts piercingly sounding in his head. But the tragedy of hope is, it is not a science. He lef...Published: 03 Dec 2017 at 07:33hrs | | by Tafi Mhaka
Is democracy un-African?
Libya has experienced nothing but war and brutality since the reign of King Idris I started in 1951. Colonel Muammar Gaddafi deposed the monarch in a bloodless coup in 1969. Under Gaddafi, or 'Brother...Published: 05 Oct 2017 at 17:39hrs | 1 | by Tafi Mhaka
Khama Billiat misses Sundowns, Casablanca tie
AFRICAN champions Mamelodi Sundowns are without three significant attacking options as they prepare to host Wydad Casablanca in the quarter-final of the African Champions League on Sunday.Kham...Published: 17 Sep 2017 at 10:15hrs | | by BBC
Mugabe's attacks on SA dangerous
Zimbabwe remains unique to the rest of the world in so many ways.It is a country whose citizenry soldiers on even in some of the harshest environments.Here people spent endless hours i...Published: 10 Sep 2017 at 15:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's litter
Amid speculation that President Mugabe may call an early election in March to wrongfoot the opposition, the Election Watch organisation has shown that the mooted polling date could not be achieved if ...Published: 28 Aug 2017 at 16:32hrs | | by ZimVigil
'Harare among world's worst cities to live in'
Zimbabwe's capital, Harare, has been ranked one of 10 worst cities in the world to live in, according to a survey.The Economist Intelligence Unit's 2017 study said Harare was ranked eight from...Published: 22 Aug 2017 at 13:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Caps United blast 'sour and ungrateful' Dynamos
CAPS United assistant coach, Fungai "Tostao" Kwashi stirred a hornet's nest yesterday ahead of their trip to Algeria this afternoon, describing Castle Lager Premier Soccer League rivals Dynamos as ung...Published: 06 Jul 2017 at 06:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Caps United beat Zamalek
Caps Utd 3 – 1 ZamalekABBAS AMIDU once again proved to be a man for the big occasion yesterday with a beautiful brace as an impressive Caps United floored five-time African champions Zamal...Published: 03 Jul 2017 at 06:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Caps United brace for ‘biggest game of the year'
CAPS United assistant coach Fungai "Tostao" Kwashi has described their clash against Zamalek in a CAF Champions League Group B match at the National Sports Stadium today as their biggest game of the y...Published: 02 Jul 2017 at 10:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Chitembwe not leaving CAPS Utd'
THE CAPS United management have insisted that coach Lloyd Chitembwe will stay at the Green Machine despite hinting he was on the verge of quitting following the loss to newboys Yadah on Tuesday....Published: 29 Jun 2017 at 06:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chitembwe weeps
Caps United coach Lloyd Chitembwe struggled to hold back tears, overcome by emotion, after his defence leaked like a sieve to surrender a first-half lead and lose 4-2 to Al Ahli Tripoli, in their Caf ...Published: 23 Jun 2017 at 06:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
45 horror minutes for Caps United
Al Ahli Tripoli 4 - 2 Caps UnitedFOR the second time in as many weeks, against the same opponents, CAPS United leaked three goals in 45 horror minutes of a CAF Champions League match as a chaotic ...Published: 22 Jun 2017 at 06:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bruised Bosso meet sporadic Hwange
BRUISED Highlanders will seek to rediscover their winning formula when they play host to sporadic Hwange at Barbourfields Stadium on Sunday.Bosso, who have been hit by massive Castle Lager Pre...Published: 16 Jun 2017 at 09:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Caps United massacred in Harare
CAPS United 2-4 Al Ahly TripoliCAPS united were humiliated at home losing 4-2 to Libyan side Al Ahli Tripoli in a CAF Champions League Group B match played at the National Sports Stadium on Fr...Published: 02 Jun 2017 at 15:59hrs | | by sports reporter
Caps United player in juju storm
RONALD Pfumbidzai has scoffed at reports that a strange looking object linked to juju was found in his bag after CAPS United's training session early this week. The object has been circulating...Published: 01 Jun 2017 at 17:06hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
CAPS players released from Warriors camp
WARRIORS' gaffer Norman Mapeza has released CAPS United players ahead of their CAF champions league match tomorrow. Four players had been called for national duty including goalkeeper Edmore Sibanda, ...Published: 01 Jun 2017 at 17:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mapeza says he doesn't take instructions from anyone
NORMAN MAPEZA says he doesn't take instructions from anyone, including the ZIFA Board, when it comes to the selection of the Warriors and he chose not to consider some of the veterans, to give way for...Published: 01 Jun 2017 at 06:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Caps United stun Alger
Caps United 2 - 1 USM Alger 1Caps United registered a massive 2-1 victory over visiting USM Alger of Algeria in a Caf Champions League Group B clash at the National Sports Stadium today....Published: 24 May 2017 at 18:01hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
Caps United paired with Egyptian giants Zamalek
CAPS United will travel to Egyptian giants Zamalek in their first game of the CAF Champions League group stage campaign.The Zimbabwe champions were drawn into Group B, which also consi...Published: 26 Apr 2017 at 15:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
TB Joshua splashes N10m ($33,000) on Nigerian deportees from Libya
A group of Nigerian deportees from Libya have revealed harrowing details of their thwarted efforts to illegally travel to Europe.Fifty-two of the 154 who were deported from the North African c...Published: 17 Oct 2016 at 06:12hrs | 1 | by Ihechukwu Njoku
The real reason Gaddafi was killed
Libya was the "rogue" nation but the question is: Just what did Gaddafi have in mind?Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi was not killed for humanitarian purposes but for the oil and for money. His i...Published: 20 Apr 2016 at 06:39hrs | | by Tatenda Gwaambuka
We should charge Mawere with treason, Cdes
Dear Cabinet and Politburo members,COMRADES, while what Cde George said recently about me sleeping soundly like a baby because there are no serious problems in the party to warrant us to lose ...Published: 22 Oct 2015 at 09:52hrs | | by CZ
Gaddafi's son Saif sentenced to death
Reports say a court in Libya has sentenced Colonel Muammar Gaddafi's son, Saif al-Islam, and eight others to death over war crimes linked to the 2011 revolution.More than 30 close associates o...Published: 28 Jul 2015 at 12:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
IS-linked militants take over major power plant in Libya
TRIPOLI - The Islamic State (IS) affiliated militants on Tuesday took over a power plant in northern coastal city of Sirte in Libya, according to the group and a military source."The Caliphate...Published: 09 Jun 2015 at 15:05hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Egypt bombs Islamic State targets
Egyptian jets bombed Islamic State targets in Libya on Monday, a day after the group there released a video showing the beheading of 21 Egyptian Christians, drawing Cairo directly into the conflict ac...Published: 16 Feb 2015 at 12:45hrs | | by Staff Reporter
'Zuma betrayed Gaddafi'
EFF leader Julius Malema on Sunday accused President Jacob Zuma of having betrayed Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi."Since Jacob Zuma surrendered the life of Brother Leader Gaddafi to imperialist...Published: 14 Dec 2014 at 20:33hrs | | by Karabo Ngoepe and Getrude Makhafola
Libya's toothless interim government resigns
Benghazi - Libya's toothless interim government, led by prime minister Abdullah al-Thani, announced late on Thursday it had tendered its resignation to the elected parliament, days after a rival Islam...Published: 29 Aug 2014 at 06:33hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Britain evacuates embassy staff out of Libya
Tripoli - Britain will close its embassy in Tripoli from 4 August, evacuating diplomatic staff to Tunisia, after fighting between rival armed factions spread in the Libyan capital, officials said....Published: 02 Aug 2014 at 10:30hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Heavily armed gunmen storm Libyan parliament
Heavily armed gunmen loyal to a renegade Libyan general stormed parliament on Sunday demanding its suspension and a handover of power to purge the North African country of Islamist militants.S...Published: 19 May 2014 at 15:48hrs | | by Reuters
Mugabe, Gono helped themselves to Gaddafi's millions
President Robert Mugabe and his close personal banker, himself a former central bank governor, Gideon Gono, have allegedly helped themselves to millions of dollars invested in Zimbabwe by late Libya...Published: 06 Mar 2014 at 13:55hrs | 1 | by Itai Gwatidzo Mushekwe/ Mary-Kate Kahari
Son of top Libya army commander kidnapped
Tripoli - A Libyan security official says masked gunmen have kidnapped the son of a top commander of the special forces in the eastern city of Benghazi.The official says that the son of Colone...Published: 30 Jan 2014 at 17:43hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Whose interest do DONORS serve ?
SINCE time immemorial, aid has been trickling into Africa from all corners of the world, but mostly from the United States of America, Britain, Germany and some Scandinavian countries.This...Published: 28 Jan 2014 at 17:21hrs | | by Bhekithemba Ncube
Senior police officer gunned down in Libya
Tripoli - Libyan security officials say attacks in the restive eastern city of Benghazi have killed a senior police officer and wounded his guard and another officer.The officials say Lieutena...Published: 30 Dec 2013 at 08:14hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Cairo court acquits Gaddafi cousin
Cairo - A Cairo court Monday acquitted a cousin and former aide of slain Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi of the attempted murder of two Egyptian police, judicial sources said.Ahmed Gaddafi al-Da...Published: 09 Dec 2013 at 08:35hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Ian Gorowa, Zifa on collision course
WARRIORS coach Ian Gorowa insists he wants the national team to hold their training camp in Johannesburg ahead of the African Nations Championships finals, setting the stage for a potential showdown w...Published: 03 Dec 2013 at 02:43hrs | 2 | by Sports reporter
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